# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Eigenface + Michaela Tempers + Soft Boi Noise
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 03 Oct, 2026 at 08:30 pm (+13:00)
- **Event Description**: Eigenface are heading out on an Aotearoa Tour to celebrate the release of their debut album, with support from Michaela Tempers. 

Eigenface is a New Zealand/New York trio that blend folk intimacy, dream-punk atmospheres and electronic experimentation. Their songs move between comfort and unease, pairing bright melodies with dissonance, layered vocal harmonies and richly textured arrangements. 
"Eigenface have developed a softly charming style that finds beauty in uncertainty. Their sound finds comparison with US indie rock acts Loma and Son Lux (both also trios), but for many the apparent connection will be to the stellar likes of Radiohead and Portishead." (Richard Thorne, NZ Musician). "It's the type of thing you can listen to over and over again" (Chi-Chi Attard, Happy Mag - Australia). "Dynamic, intriguing and addictive: it pulls you in and refuses to let go" (Oliver Zurita of Expansión Radial - Spain).
 
The band comprises Penelope Esplin (French for Rabbits, Lake South, Grawlixes) on synth and vocals, Elliot Vaughan (CNZ/NZSM Composer in Residence 2024, Moth Quartet, RNZ Concert Presenter) on bass and vocals, and Logan Valentine (Moon Lander) on electric guitar and vocals. For these shows, Penelope and Elliot will be travelling as a duo, bringing Eigenface into a more intimate live setting. The group formed from an impromptu challenge to write and perform on one another's work, the result became a cohesive set of songs, resulting in Eigenface's self-titled debut album. 
 
Released on Home Alone Records, Eigenface arrives on October 2, 2026. Recorded and mixed by Vaughan and mastered by Harris Newman (Wolf Parade, Buck Meek, Godspeed You! Black Emperor), the album features Vaughan's lush string arrangements throughout. Across its songs, the band explores memory, place, relationships and the tension between beauty and discomfort through expansive arrangements, electronic textures and intimate storytelling. 
 
Eigenface’s debut single, House by the Sea, reached #1 on RDU (Christchurch), #4 on Radio1 (Dunedin) and #2 on the Student Radio Network Charts. Eigenface have appeared at Day in the Bay, The Performance Arcade and Newtown Festival, and shared stages with Lake South, Julian Temple and Birdfeeder. 
 
Michaela Tempers is a writer and musician based in Te Whanganui-a-Tara, Aotearoa. Tempers singing voice has been described as “a rare warbling instrument that will leave you grasping for comparisons” (Tony Stamp, RNZ). “Her voice and musical vision establish her as a striking new presence in our ever growing and evolving folk music landscape – honest, rich, insightful.” (Tim Gruar, Muzic.NZ).
 
Tempers’ debut EP, recorded alongside producers Brooke Singer (French for Rabbits) and Chris Armour (Miles Calder, Louis TM ), is brimming with “sincerity leavened by wit and uniquely dynamic constructs” (Richard Thorne, NZ Musician). Tempers will be joined by Dayle Jellyman (organ) for the North Island shows, and Chris Armour (guitar) for the Wellington show. She has opened for Creedence Clearwater Revival, Holly Arrowsmith, Jed Parsons, Irish folk band Boega, as well as Australian folk artists Boy & Bear. 
 
Dunedin synth-dad supergroup, Soft Boi Noise, feature Alex Gilks (Die Musikband), DJ Champion (Thundercub), and Dale Brimblecombe (Your Midjourney Fantasy). The trio will bring a drone-wave house party inspired by Moroder, Carpenter, Bach, and Bowie. Expect a sonic overload of synths and guitar, and wear your favourite shoes ('cause you'll no doubt be gazing at them!)

Eigenface Album Release Tour 
Friday 2nd October – Space Academy, Christchurch 
Saturday 3rd October – Pearl Diver, Dunedin 
Friday 6th November – Vogelmorn, Wellington 
Saturday 7th November – Porridge Watson, Whanganui 
Thursday 12th November – Big Fan, Auckland 
Friday 13th November – Last Place, Hamilton 
 
Tickets on sale via undertheradar.co.nz
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dunedin/eigenface-michaela-tempers-soft-boi-noise/200030659294003
- **Event Categories**: Music, Entertainment, Concerts, Festivals, Art, literary-art, Nonprofit, Contests
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Dunedin
- **state**: OT
- **country**: New Zealand
- **location**: Pearl Diver
- **lat**: -45.87197
- **long**: 170.50572
- **full address**: Pearl Diver, 73 St Andrew St, Dunedin Central, Dunedin 9016, New Zealand, Dunedin

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Eigenface + Michaela Tempers + Soft Boi Noise being held?
  - **A:** Eigenface + Michaela Tempers + Soft Boi Noise takes place on Sat, 03 Oct, 2026 at 08:30 pm to Sat, 03 Oct, 2026 at 08:30 pm at Pearl Diver, 73 St Andrew St, Dunedin Central, Dunedin 9016, New Zealand, Dunedin.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Eigenface + Michaela Tempers + Soft Boi Noise?
  - **A:** Eigenface + Michaela Tempers + Soft Boi Noise is organized by Eigenface.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Eigenface + Michaela Tempers + Soft Boi Noise is ideal for live music fans, concert-goers, and anyone who enjoys unforgettable performances from their favorite artists in an electric live atmosphere. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Dunedin, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Eigenface + Michaela Tempers + Soft Boi Noise sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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